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My First Time at a Waffle House – Jacksonville Florida

Back in December 2025, after a long day at work, I ate at Waffle House for the first time!. Ever since I learned about Waffle Houses, I’d been curious to experience one myself. 24 hours open and even a predictor of how bad storms are going to be? I was intrigued!

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This Down-Home Cafe In Florida Serves Up The Best Reuben Sandwich You’ll Ever Taste

There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect sandwich – that transcendent experience where time slows down and your taste buds throw a tiny parade. That moment happens with alarming regularity at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville’s historic San Marco district. Let’s be honest – Florida...

Jacksonville, FL · 02-17

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Jacksonville’s Favorite Donuts Have Been Made At This Small Shop Since 1962

There is a small donut shop in Jacksonville, Florida, that has been quietly winning hearts since 1962, and once you know about it, you will wonder how you ever lived without it. The kind of place where the smell hits you before you even open the door, where the donuts are made fresh every single morning, and where regulars have been showing up for decades without a single apology.

Jacksonville Daily Record

Hardee’s bringing back biscuits to Arlington Feb. 24

Hardee’s posted on social media that it intends to open its Merrill Road restaurant Feb. 24, where the fast-food chain closed in 2024 after a fire, bringing back its biscuits and burgers to Arlington. The opening comes after about $2.1 million in renovations. The city started issuing permits in...

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1928 Cuban Bistro Brings Cuban Coffee to Jacksonville’s Booming Brooklyn District

1928 Cuban Bistro quietly flipped the sign to "open" on Monday in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Downtown Jacksonville, sliding into a Riverside Avenue storefront and bringing its Cuban sandwiches, pastries and strong cafecito to the riverfront. The family-owned chain's latest shop is its eighth in Northeast Florida and gives downtown workers and nearby residents another option for breakfast and lunch.

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BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Arts and Literature

BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Writers, musicians, visual creators and entertainers who brought the African American experience to life or left a lasting mark on the world through their art.

Jacksonville, FL · 02-24

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The Allman Brothers Band is personal for The Allman Revival

Jacksonville in the early 1970s was a breeding ground for southern rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet. Six Jacksonville boys who came to be called “the architects of southern rock” (a label the bluesmen found too limiting) moved to Macon, Georgia, in 1969, making that city a recording industry landmark.

Jacksonville, FL · 02-22

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Jacksonville restaurant faces Valentine’s Day pricing complaints; owners cite menu confusion

Love was in the air on Valentine’s Day, but for some Jacksonville diners, so was sticker shock at Dolce Vita Modern Italian.

Jacksonville, FL · 02-20

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Kappuccinos Breakfast & Sports Bar Opening in Dunns Creek Crossing This April

“Kappuccinos wants to be the ‘Cheers’ of North Jacksonville,” reported the Jacksonville Daily Record today, breaking news of the opening of Kappuccinos Breakfast & Sports Bar at 11257 Alta Drive this April. Behind the project are Keith and Catherine Jones, who describe the bar as being like...

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Coming Together For A Good Cause & Classic Cars

Classic Miatas, Volkswagens, BMWs and many more were on display at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships car show on Feb. 21 in Jacksonville, FL. Enjoy the cars, people and community spirit in this music video tour of the show. Proceeds benefitted. , which is a Jacksonville-based non-profit and social...

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13 Florida Steakhouses People Gladly Wait In Line For

Florida’s steak scene might surprise you. Beyond the beaches and theme parks, the state is packed with steakhouses so good people willingly wait their turn just for a table. From old-school chophouses that haven’t changed their ways in decades to lively Brazilian churrascarias carving meat straight from the grill, these spots have built serious reputations through perfectly cooked beef and loyal fans. Each visit feels like an event, and these are the steakhouses I keep coming back to whenever a great steak is non-negotiable.

Florida · 02-21

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15 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Restaurants In Jacksonville, Florida Worth Trying

Jacksonville knows how to do outdoor dining the Florida way, and once you experience it, indoor tables start to feel a little less exciting. In this city, meals often come with sunshine, open air, and a view that makes you slow down without even realizing it. One minute you are picking a restaurant, and the next you are sitting beside the river, in a quiet courtyard, or under string lights as the evening settles in.

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Comedian Tom Papa brings ‘Grateful Bread Tour’ to Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After more than two decades in comedy, Tom Papa says he’s finally reached a place where the laughs come with less pressure — and more joy. The veteran stand-up comedian, actor and author is bringing his Grateful Bread Tour to Jacksonville. “I’d say I’m...

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Chef Michael and Brittany Cooney Opening Second Ember & Iron Location

Located in the Shoppes of St. Johns Parkway in St. Johns, Ember & Iron is a Northeast Florida-born restaurant serving up “Rustic American Fare” that is “modern,” “nostalgic,” and served with “warmth.” This week, the restaurant announced plans to expand to a second location, this time in Jacksonville, where it will open in The Village at Seven Pines in 2028.

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How to make homemade chocolate taffy amid National Tootsie Roll Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — February 23 marks National Tootsie Roll Day, celebrating the chewy chocolate taffy candy. According to Tootsie Roll Industries, the Tootsie Roll was invented by Leo Hirschfield in New York City in 1896, named after his daughter Tootsie. The candy was initially sold for one penny and the company is now headquartered in Chicago, distributing the candy worldwide.

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Live Music Lounge Reopening in Downtown Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Breezy Jazz House & Restaurant is relocating to 337 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, with plans to reopen just before the Jacksonville Jazz Festival in late May, owner Theawona Jeffers told Business Debut. Jeffers and her husband, Lieutenant Commander Jeffers, first opened the concept on June...

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9OH-411: Exploring The Block Jax opening March 20th!

We’re dishing the 9OH-411 with Jacksonville’s unofficial internet mayor Josh Rogers!. Jacksonville has something big on the way. The Block Jax, an upcoming outdoor food hall just north of Ikea off Gate Parkway, is set to become a new go-to hangout spot. The space will feature eight local food vendors, three bars, and an on-site brewery — with free entry for everyone. Even better? Live music during lunch and in the evenings, a fully fenced kids’ park, a private dog park, and a massive 30-foot LED wall showing Jags games and other major sporting events. It’s more than just a food hall — it’s designed to be a true community gathering space.

Jacksonville, FL · 02-20

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Makai Poke & Musubi Opening on Jacksonville’s Riverside Avenue

“A longtime Riverside poke location is getting a fresh island makeover,” said an Instagram post published this week by JAX Food. “After nearly a decade in the neighborhood, the space at 1661 Riverside Ave is transitioning into Makai Poke & Musubi — bringing a new concept, a revamped menu, more variety, and traditional Hawaiian-style poke the way it’s eaten in Hawaii.”

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